Family of Indian student, killed by U.S. officer, to get 262 crore settlement
Jaahnavi Kandula was hit by Officer Kevin Dave, who was driving as fast as 119 kph in a 40-kph zone as he responded to a drug overdose call. He had his emergency lights on and had been using his siren at intersections.
Indonesia expands genome research to tackle future diseases
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has expressed its readiness to join the Biomedical Genome Science ...
Minister ensures clean water assistance for Sumatra recovery
Transmigration Minister Muhammad Iftitah Sulaiman Suryanagara said his ministry will provide clean water facilities to ...
Indonesia confirms 2,340 free meal kitchens secure halal certification
Indonesias Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) has confirmed the halal certification for 2,340 nutrition ...
-Kirin Holdings Company, Limited (Kirin Holdings) and Immunosens Co., Ltd. (Immunosens) have begun the joint ...
Minister presses for safe, violence-free digital space for children
Womens Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Arifah Fauzi has called for the creation of a safe digital ...
Jakarta (ANTARA) PT Wijaya Karya Beton Tbk (WIKA Beton) has once again affirmed the company's ...
Indonesia proposes unified SAR command to boost emergency response
Indonesias Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Pratikno, has proposed the establishment of ...
Nusantara's State Mosque opens for 2026 Ramadan programs
The State Mosque of Indonesia's future capital city, Nusantara (IKN), in East Kalimantan, has been prepared to host ...
Task force deployed after Smart Air pilots killed in South Papua
The Peace Cartenz Task Force has deployed personnel to the Koroway Batu area in Boven Digoel District, South Papua, to ...
WhatsApp says Russia 'attempted to fully block' app
Moscow has been trying to nudge Russians to use a more tightly controlled domestic online service.
Fighter jets landing highlights toll road's strategic role: Ministry
The Ministry of Public Works highlighted the strategic value of toll roads after Indonesian Air Force fighter jets ...
Govt builds 454 toilets, renovates 500 schools in transmigration areas
The Ministry of Transmigration has built 454 toilets and renovated more than 500 schools in transmigration areas ...
One year of free health check program, a healthy start to productivity
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.The saying underscores the importance of ...
Indonesian govt rebuilds religious facilities after Sumatra disasters
Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar confirmed ongoing rehabilitation and reconstruction of disaster-affected ...
Polling begins in Bangladesh for 13th parliamentary elections
Guwahati: Voting began this morning for Bangladeshs highly anticipated 13th Jatiya Sansad election, with more than 2,000 candidates from 50 political parties, along with numerous independents, contesting 299 of the countrys 300 parliamentary seats. The Muslim-majority nation has over 127.7 million registered voters, including 62.7 million women and 1,232 third-gender voters. More than 42,000 polling [] The post Polling begins in Bangladesh for 13th parliamentary elections appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Elections in Bangladesh: looking towards the future | Explained
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Ministry probes pesticide warehouse fire polluting Cisadane River
The Ministry of Environment is investigating a fire at a warehouse owned by PT Biotek Saranatama that led to a ...
U.S. President Trump hails trade deal with India as historic
And under our leadership, we're becoming a massive energy exporter. In just the past few months, we've made historic trade deals with Japan, Korea, India and others to increase our coal exports dramatically, Mr. Trump said
Indonesia's economy grows 5.39%, highest among G20 countries: Minister
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto reported that Indonesia's economic growth reached ...
Prabowo confirms BoP summit attendance, vows support for Palestine
President Prabowo Subianto has confirmed his attendance at the inaugural Board of Peace (BoP) summit in the United ...
Bangladesh polls LIVE: Country votes in landmark election after Gen Z revolution
The contest pits two coalitions led by former allies, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami, with opinion polls giving an edge to the BNP
World Governments Summit 2027 Date Announced, Following Largest-Ever Global Participation
-Under the leadership of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed ...
Police identify suspect in Canada school shooting as 18-year-old
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Deputy Commissioner said the suspects mother and stepbrother were also found dead in a home near the school and added the motive remained unclear
Aid of 100 tons of Saudi dates to meet needs of Muslims ahead Ramadan
Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to IndonesiaFaisal bin Abdullah Al-Amudi said the aid of 100 tons of ...
Religious minister receives 100 tons of Saudi's dates for RI's people
Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar on Wednesday received 100 tons of dates from King Salman of ...
Tourism Minister urges hotels to manage waste independently
Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana urged hotels and restaurants to consistently carry out independent waste ...
U.K. to double troops in Norway to defend against 'rising' Russian threat
Arctic and High North security will be strengthened against rising Russian threats as Britain steps up its presence in the region, says U.K. Ministry of Defence
Indonesia's food stocks secured ahead of Ramadan, minister says
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman reported to President Prabowo Subianto that national food stocks remain secure ...
President urges faster adoption of micro waste processing technologies
President Prabowo Subianto urged Higher Education, Science, and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto to accelerate the ...
Waste emergency status lifted in 35 districts, cities: minister
Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq stated that 35 districts and cities have successfully moved out of waste ...
How Taliban 2.0s Subnational Governance Is Managing Resistance in Northeastern Afghanistan
600 men from Panjshir have been incorporated into the Talibans defense and interior ministries, with another 1,500 to be recruited to protect Taliban interests in the province.
Prabowo to visit US for tariff deal, Board of Peace summit
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will make a state visit to the United States in mid-February to sign a reciprocal ...
Indonesia speeds up educational infrastructure repair in Sumatra
The Indonesian government continues to accelerate the rehabilitation of educational infrastructure across three flood- ...
RI Govt aims to open Kayu Agung--Palembang--Betung toll before Eid
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) said the Kayu ...
Smart Air pilots killed in South Papua airfield, armed group suspected
The pilot and first officer of a Smart Air flight were killed in a suspected armed attack while landing at Koroway Batu ...
Canada school shooting: India stands in solidarity, PM Modi says
At least 10 people dead in the shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School; dozens more injured
Indonesia to face St.Kitts and Nevis in FIFA Series 2026
Indonesias national football team will face St. Kitts and Nevis in the FIFA Series 2026 in Indonesia from March ...
Indonesia's SKK Migas to drill 100 exploration wells in 2026
Indonesias upstream oil and gas special task force, SKK Migas, has unveiled plans to drill 100 exploration wells ...
Indonesia prepares to turn toll roads into emergency jet runways
Indonesias Defense Ministry is preparing a roadmap to enable selected toll roads and national highways to meet ...
Indonesia's waste management rate rises to 24.95 percent
Indonesias waste management rate reached 24.95 percent as of January 2026, Environment Minister Hanif Faisol ...
Indonesia trials toll roads as fighter jet runways for first time
The Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) has successfully carried out a landmark trial by landing fighter aircraft on a ...
Indonesia must move up to advanced nation status: Minister
Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar stated that Indonesia must no longer remain at ...
Indonesia pursues food industry downstreaming to boost added value
The Industry Ministry is pursuing integrated downstreamingin food and beverages to bolster non-oil processing ...
Aceh revises 2026 rice target after flood damage
The Agriculture and Plantation Office of Aceh is recalculating its 2026 rice production targets after flash floods ...
Papua joint task force seizes homemade rifle in Yahukimo
A joint task force in Papuas Yahukimo District seized a homemade long-barreled rifle near Jalan Gunung, Kali T ...
Political party funding maintained at Rp1,000 per vote
Deputy Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Lodewijk Freidrich Paulus stated that the government ...
Indonesia battles massive fires in West Kalimantan
Indonesias West Kalimantan Province is battling forest and land fires that have scorched about 435hectares ...
Ministry reviews Martabe gold mine permit status before revocation
Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that there has been no formal administrative ...
West Kalimantan govt backs Chinese cultural house plan
West Kalimantan Governor Ria Norsan reaffirmed his administrations commitment to supporting the construction of ...
Danantara Indonesia seeks Saudi partnership on Hajj service boost
Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, sought a strategic partnership with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) ...
Safeguarding children's nutritional needs at emergency shelters
Following the devastating floods and landslides that hit several regions in Sumatra, public attention often centers on ...
Indonesia invites Sinovac for long-term cooperation, investment
Indonesia has invited Chinese biopharmaceutical firm Sinovac to pursue long-term investment and cooperation, aiming to ...
Three-hour takedown, AI labelling: India's new social media rules spark debate
Critics worry the rules would be a compliance challenge for tech platforms and could expand censorship.
Indonesia funds Aceh's meugang beef tradition for disaster victims
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has disbursed Rp72.7 billion (US$4.3 million) in funds to support the pre-Ramadan ...
RI Govt promotes inclusivity through creative public spaces
Indonesias deputy minister of creative economy called for more inclusive public art installations to boost the ...
Govt committed to increasing the number of registered patents in 2026
The Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DJKI) of the Law Ministry is committed to increasing the number of ...
Police chief stresses harmonious industrial relations to boost growth
National Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, emphasized the importance of maintaining harmonious industrial ...
Ministry expands Free Health Check program coverage in 2026
The Ministry of Health is expanding coverage of its Free Health Check (CKG) program in 2026 to achieve the target of ...
Indonesia finalizes deployment of troops for Gaza peacekeeping mission
State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi stated that the Indonesian government is finalizing its plan to deploy thousands ...
Indonesian minister urges clean, fair 2026 state university admission
Higher Education, Science, and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto urged universities to remain committed to ...
Bali faces extreme weather, high waves through Feb. 17, BBMKG warns
Indonesias meteorology agency has issued an early warning for extreme weather in Bali from Feb. 11 to Feb. 17, ...
Drone attack sparks fire at a plant in Russia's Volgograd region, Governor says
The attack caused damage to an apartment in a residential building, and drone debris also fell on the territory of a kindergarten, the Governor said.
Indonesia offers green hydrogen projects at GHES 2026 to lure capital
Indonesia will offer a slate of green hydrogen ecosystem projects at the Global Hydrogen Ecosystem Summit, or ...
THAIFEX - HOREC Asia Puts Skills and Execution at the Centre of Hospitality
THAIFEX -HOREC Asia 2026returns for its third edition from11 13 March 2026 at IMPACT, ...
Indonesia probes Cisadane River pollution after warehouse fire
The Environment Ministry (KLH) has deployed a team to investigate the suspected pollution of the Cisadane River due to ...
Prabowo appoints finance minister to lead OJK leadership selection
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has officially formed a committee to select new members of the Financial Services ...
Permanent homes rise for Mount Lewotobi eruption survivors: BNPB
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has reported that the construction of permanent housing for victims of ...
Ministry promotes cross-border distance learning
The Higher Education, Science, and Technology Ministry encourages the development of undergraduate and postgraduate ...
Trump administration plans to hold back grant money for some Democratic-led states
The approach has become a familiar one for the administration, and this time focuses on frequent targets: California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota
President Prabowo rallies top tycoons behind Indonesia Incorporated
President Prabowo Subianto received five prominent Indonesian business leaders at his Bogor residence, West Java, on ...
Indonesians send US$47.000 ambulance to war-torn Gaza Palestine
Indonesias National Alms Agency (Baznas) is facilitating the delivery of an ambulance worth around US$47 ...
Indonesia to ramp up shipbuilding to boost logistics, industry
Indonesia will strengthen its shipbuilding industry to accelerate logistics transformation, support food security, ...
Netanyahu to push Trump on Iran missiles in White House talks
Benjamin Netanyahu, making his sixth visit to the United States since Donald Trump took office, will be urging the U.S. leader to take a harder line on arch-foe Iran's ballistic missile programme
Indonesia to test hydrogen vehicles on Jakarta roads in July 2026
Indonesia will test hydrogen-powered buses, cars, and converted motorcycles on Jakarta roads in July 2026, ...
Indonesia targets 130 mln people for free health checks in 2026
Indonesias Health Ministry aims to enroll 130 million people in its free health screening program in ...
At least eight dead in school shooting in northeastern Canadas British Columbia
Canadian police say eight people were killed in a school shooting in British Columbia, including a shooter, and dozens more were injured
Russian strike on Ukraine kills four, including three young children: official
Two one-year-old boys and a two-year-old girl died as a result of an enemy strike, according to regional military head
Indonesia arrests 11 suspects in CPO, POME export graft case
Former Director of Customs Technical Affairs at Indonesias Directorate General of Customs and Excise R Fadjar ...
U.S. to scrap legal cornerstone of climate regulations this week
U.S. President Trump will be joined by (EPA) administrator Lee Zeldin to formalise the rescission of the 2009 Obama-era endangerment finding
Bangladesh elections 2026: Will hand over power to elected government fast, says Yunus
He called for citizens to vote in favour of the popular referendum on the July Charter that will bring substantial changes to the Constitution
Indonesia outlines D-8 priorities ahead of Jakarta Summit
Indonesias chairmanship of the Developing Eight (D-8) group is centered on five priority agendas, the Ministry ...
Indonesia uses $3.5 bln from JETP, AZEC for green economy projects
Indonesia has utilized about US$3.5 billion from financing allocations under the Just Energy Transition Partnership ...
-Intuit Inc.(Nasdaq: INTU), the global financial technology platform that makesIntuit TurboTax,Credit ...
Bangladesh will replace Indian cotton with U.S. cotton: Interim government
Information adviser Shafiqul Alam says the U.S.-Bangladesh trade deal inked on Monday is a game changer that can further open up the U.S. market for Bangladesh. In April 2025, Bangladesh restricted yarn imports from India through its land ports after bilateral ties soured. In May 2025, India imposed curbs on imports of readymade garments and other items from Bangladesh through land ports.
Indonesia bolsters blue carbon ecosystem to mitigate climate impacts
The Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries highlighted its commitment to strengthening the governance of ...
Ministry informs 1,852 containers of Indonesian shrimp enter US market
free certification issued by her office as a guarantee of the quality and safety of Indonesian fishery ...
Bangladesh Hindu businessman, 62, hacked to death days before polls
The shop owner hacked to death with a sharp weapon in Mymensingh; family alleges robberyas minority groups warn of rising communal violence ahead ofFebruary 12 elections.
Trump's Immigration Chiefs to testify in Congress following protester deaths
Donald Trump's immigration campaign has been heavily scrutinised in recent weeks, after the shooting deaths in Minneapolis of two protesters at the hands of Homeland Security officers
Bangladeshs Make or Break Election
Discussing the competing electoral alliances, the long shadow of the Awami League, and the challenges that the new government will face.
